Question

A father is four times as old as his daughter. In 6 years, he will be three times as old as she is. How old is the daughter now?

Answer 1

Let the present age of daughter be x

Let the present age of daughter be xLet the present age of daughter be xFather's present age=4x

Let the present age of daughter be xLet the present age of daughter be xFather's present age=4xLet the present age of daughter be xFather's present age=4x

After 6 years

Daughter's age=x+6

Father's age=4x+6

According to question

3(x+6)=4x+6

3x+18=4x+6

4x-3x=18-6

x=12

Daughter's present age=12 years